Safety - 1 - 14
CD397-Oper
June 2019 (Rev C)
Mobile Belt Loader Model 660-28
Safety
Operation Manual
Section 1
4. Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire and squeeze the lever.
5. Apply the extinguisher agent to the base of the fire using a side-to-side sweeping motion.
Maintaining
the
Dry
Chemical
Fire
Extinguisher.
Fire extinguishers must be visually inspected upon initial placement into service.
To maintain the dry chemical fire extinguisher, use the following maintenance schedules and procedures:
Every
30
Days,
visually
inspect
for
the
following:
Annually:
Fire extinguishers must be serviced by a licensed company at least annually or when indicated by an
inspection.
Every
6
Years:
Dry chemical fire extinguishers must be emptied, inspected and overhauled by a licensed company at least
every six years.
Every
12
Years:
Dry chemical fire extinguishers must be hydro-statically pressure tested by a licensed company at least
every twelve years.
WARNING:
DO NOT DISTURB THE DRY CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT ONCE IT HAS
BEEN APPLIED UNTIL THE FUEL HAS COMPLETELY COOLED. THE DRY
CHEMICAL EXTINGUISHING AGENT PUTS OUT FIRE BY SMOTHERING IT. IF IT IS
REMOVED FROM THE MATERIAL WHICH WAS BURNING WHILE THE MATERIAL IS
STILL HOT, EXPOSURE TO THE OXYGEN IN THE AIR CAN RESULT IN REFLASH
OF THE FIRE.
NOTE:
If the fire extinguisher is damaged, it must be inspected by a licensed company.
Table
Safety-1-5:
Initial
and
30
Day
Visual
Inspection
Component
Procedure
Cleanliness
Check for chemical buildup.
Remove dirt, oil, grease, etc.
Damage
Ensure that the ring pin and plastic seal are intact.
Ensure that the ring pin and plastic seal are properly installed.
Ensure that the extinguisher shows no sign of damage.
Proper
Installation
Ensure that the extinguisher is properly installed.
Ensure that installation devices are not loose or damaged.
Interference
Ensure that the extinguisher is easily accessible.
Ensure that the extinguisher can be easily removed for use.
WARNING
Property
of
American
Airlines
